Because Youths with ODD and CD Often Have First-Degree Relatives

question 40

True/False

Because youths with ODD and CD often have first-degree relatives with histories of conduct problems or antisocial behavior,we can conclude that conduct problems are transmitted due to shared genes.

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Definitions:

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that involves all members of a nuclear or extended family and aims at improving communication and resolving conflicts.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A type of mental health treatment aimed at enhancing well-being by changing negative feelings, actions, and beliefs.

Drug Therapy

The use of pharmaceutical drugs to treat or manage medical conditions, often involving specific medications for targeted symptoms or disease processes.

Binge Eating

The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating.